Dr. Roberts reviews misconceptions about the climate of the New World by early European explorers. Walter Orr Roberts informal series, "Provocations." Each issue consists of provocative comments related to scientific issues that mostly focus on weather, climate the sun, or near space, with the ai... Show moreDr. Roberts reviews misconceptions about the climate of the New World by early European explorers. Walter Orr Roberts informal series, "Provocations." Each issue consists of provocative comments related to scientific issues that mostly focus on weather, climate the sun, or near space, with the aim of creating a forum for discussion. Show less